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Ferris Bueller's Day Off Anthropology

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Ferris Bueller’s day off is a comedic movie that shows a young high school boy going through difficult lengths to avoid going to school one day, through the deception of his family and school administrators to enjoy the day with his best friend and girlfriend. Throughout the movie, Ferris shows the audience and those around him that life is really short by saying that “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” The narration of the film creates a solution to real world problems such as stress, anxiety, and depression by displaying a way to eliminate it. During the movie Ferris turns and speaks directly to the camera (audience). By doing this he is breaking the so-called “fourth wall” to help the audience understand …show more content…

In the beginning of the movie Ferris mentions, "I'm so disappointed in Cameron! Twenty bucks says he's in his car right now debating on whether or not to go out.” Ferris faces the audience and lets them know what his best friend Cameron is probably doing at that moment. The scene is then followed by Ferris’ spot-on prediction of Cameron’s actions. This implies the close friendship that the two have because of how well Ferris is able determine Cameron’s actions. From this scene the audience is able to see how Ferris must always talk Cameron into doing things that he is not accustomed to because of his different upbringing. Another instance of Ferris directly speaking to the audience is when he says, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." This quote sums up the theme of the movie. It is a timeless quote that will continue to remain relevant in life. Basically Ferris want the audience to know that you have to live life to the fullest and in a blink of-an eye you could lose it. People have to slow down and appreciate the things around

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